WhatsApp to ban political parties if misused ahead of LS polls

WhatsApp's Communications head Carl Woog warned Indian political parties against the messaging platform's misuse ahead of the 2019 general elections adding that misuse would "result in bans of our service". He said WhatsApp had engaged with parties to explain it wasn't a "broadcast platform". WhatsApp said it had seen attempts at misuse but didn't disclose the nature of alleged misuse.